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Celebrate summer solstice Etowah Indian Mounds
The summer solstice heralds the first day of summer , June 21, the Farmers Almanac says it actually occurs Thursday June 20. The timing depends on when the sun reaches the farthest point north of the equator.
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Komatsu unveils new dozer at Cartersville HQ
Jason Anetsberger with Komatsu America demonstrates the company's new dozer with fully automatic blade control at the Norlth American training and demonstration facility in Cartersville.
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Vendors and parade entrants sought for Stars, Stripes and Cartersville
With Stars, Stripes and Cartersville nearly two weeks away, area residents once again will have the opportunity to celebrate the nation's birthday as well as support the community's youth.
Cartersville police arrest apartment shooting suspect
The Cartersville Police Department took William Dexter Weems, Jr. into custody on Monday, who allegedly shot a female in Cartersville last week.
Cartersville cancer survivor celebrates life at CTCA ceremony
To celebrate her five-year, cancer-free milestone, Venetia Flowers took part in the commemorative tree planting ceremony at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Illinois June 7. Diagnosed with appendix cancer in November 2007 at age 50, the Cartersville resident sought treatment at CTCA after discovering the ... (more)
Man stabbed during argument with girlfriend
On Saturday just after 10 p.m., a Bartow County Sheriff's Office deputy was dispatched to a Brandy Lane address in reference to a medical call later to be determined as an aggravated assault under the Family Violence Act, according to an incident report.
Today on Patch: New Boards and a New Look
Hi! I'm Brande Poulnot, your Cartersville Patch local editor, and I want to welcome you to the new Patch.
Burglary, Shoplifting, DUI in Arrests
The people listed on the Bartow County jail's intake report were arrested and booked into the jail but are not convicted, therefore are presumed innocent until the court system settles their cases.
Showers Continue Through Tuesday, Clearing by Wednesday
The soggy weather we've been having will continue through at least Tuesday, but relief should be in sight later in the week and through the weekend.
@White=[C] Daylily society highlights private gardens on fundraising tour
Scheduled for Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the NWGDS will feature five gardens, with all but one being local.
Inspections: Cassville Station, Countryside Cafe Score B's
Bartow County Environmental Health conducts inspections of local establishments to give patrons a snapshot of the operations of the businesses.
Movie Reviews: 'Man of Steel' Super Cool or Super Meh?
The latest Superman to hit the big screen, "Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/Superman and is directed by Zack Snyder .
Checkpoints target safe driving habits
Flashing lights and orange cones, deputies and a transport van. The scene at Waterside Drive near Red Top Mountain State Park was repeated across the county Friday night as authorities worked safety checkpoints.
LakePoint to boast Braves clubhouse store
LakePoint Sporting Community officials in Bartow County have confirmed that an Atlanta Braves clubhouse store will be a part of the retail community in their mixed-use development.
Cartersville Ducks Unlimited brings home fundraising award; information meeting set for June 27
The Cartersville Ducks Unlimited Chapter found itself in the spotlight earlier this month with chapter-wide recognition for fundraising and an individual award going to Co-Chair Sarah Tonsmeire for conservation efforts.
BHM revisits Rowland Springs Resort with Evening Lecture June 27
"I think it's a great opportunity to see a little piece of Bartow County history that's no longer there," BHM Director Trey Gaines said, referring to Rowland Springs Resort, which was situated in the Rowland Springs area off Georgia Highway 20. "We think of tourist attractions today but there were these attractions even in the mid- to late 1800s.
Shooting victim recovering; suspect still at large
The victim in a Wednesday shooting on Stokely Street is home and recovering. Michele Talley was shot once in the left leg above her knee after an argument with her girlfriend's brother, Dexter Weems Jr., police reported.
Child Molestation, Family Fights Top Blotter
The people listed on the Bartow County jail's intake report were arrested and booked into the jail but are not convicted, therefore are presumed innocent until the court system settles their cases.
And Al (and the rest of the Chamber) will conti...
The Dobbins Mine in Cartersville, which produced manganese ore from 1867 to 1945, supplying the nation's steel mills through both World Wars, is in the path of the proposed 411 Connector to Interstate 75. Governor Nathan Deal released a letter today backing the proposed 411 connector to the Rome delegation and more specifically State Rep. Katie ... (more)
Is West Nile Virus Coming to Cartersville?
Last year, Bartow County had a case of West Nile. It was one of more than 20 cases in Georgia in 2012, which followed a few years with relativley few cases across the state.